How to Fix Overwatch 2 Phone Number SMS Protection Errors

The awaited sequel to Blizzard’s 2016 hero shooter is here. Overwatch 2 brings a lot to an already celebrated title. However, it isn’t a smooth ride for the unique multiplayer FPS title. There are bugs, glitches and server problems cropping up in the game.

Overwatch 2 requires a phone number as a part of its security system. This is for safety and security of user accounts. It is a very common practice for securing personal data. However, players are reporting of a malfunction with the system. We dive deep to look at the problem and fix it.

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How to Fix Overwatch 2 Phone Number SMS Protection Errors

Blizzard’s new SMS protection feature called “Defense Matrix” is giving problems to many users. The feature requires players to link a pre or post-paid phone number to their Battle.net account. The post-paid users have not registered complaints. However, the pre-paid users are facing issues when registering their phone number with the account. This is preventing them from accessing their profile.

There is no official statement from Blizzard on the matter. According to the community forums, there are no viable solution to the problem. Nonetheless, it’s best to wait and see how Blizzard solves this issue. The problem is affecting a lot of players around the world. It’s a peculiar problem and involves multiple network carriers from different parts of the globe.

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